Drilling companies say a tight labour market is leading to an increased wages bill, and they expect to push through higher rates in new contracts for their mining clients.
The tightness could mean a boon for some senior drillers already earning up to $160,000 a year before bonuses on jobs where they work two weeks before having a week’s break.
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Liam Walsh writes on investigations and companies with The Australian Financial Review. He has won multiple media awards, worked in Japan and is now based in Brisbane. Email Liam at liam.walsh@afr.com.au
